5 days tour

Athabasca River Canoe Trip In Alberta, Canada

$ 1,096 .98 USD

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Athabasca River Canoe Trip In Alberta, Canada

This tour includes:

Transport

Transport from the Quality Hotel West Edmonton to the start of the canoe trip in Hinton Transport from the end of the canoe trip to the Quality Hotel West Edmonton

Guide

Experienced canoe guide. Our friendly, qualified guides are familiar with the areas, know the ideal hiking trails for each season, the local history, the best swimming holes, the nicest restaurants and most interesting shops. The Canadian west has so many enchanting and unspoiled regions to offer, our guides show you the hidden natural treasures away from the much visited attractions.

Meals

All meals are included, from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 5

Hygieneprotocol

While travelling in your Timberwolf Tours group, handwashing, sanitizing and masks will be used as per the current local Covid -19 standard. Regular hygiene, washing hands and equipment while cooking, cleaning high touch surfaces daily and maintaining distance, continue as part of our regular practice.

Accommodation

4 nights accommodation in 2-pers. tent with one hard-foam mattress/person No extra charge for single tent

Others

Welcome gift Camping equipment (except sleeping bag) Camping fees 2-person open Canadian canoes with paddles, life vests and safety equipment Canoe bags in various sizes Paddling instructions

Not included:

Optional

Alternative meeting in the towns of Jasper or Hinton, Alberta, upon request. Hotel in Edmonton before or after the tour upon request Sleeping bag and self-inflating mattress upon request

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included, but strongly recommended.

Others

Alcoholic beverages Personal equipment Sleeping bags and self-inflating mattresses, can be supplied upon request

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Athabasca River Canoe Trip In Alberta, Canada

  • Day 1 Day 1: Edmonton To Hinton, Canoe Training And Preparations
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Edmonton To Hinton, Canoe Training And Preparations

      Meet you guide early in the morning in Edmonton. An alternate pick up point is in the town of Hinton (near Jasper). After a 3 to 4 hour drive towards the west you pitch your tent by a lake north of Hinton and east of Jasper, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. During the canoe training  you learn the basic paddle strokes, emergency procedures and signals. You receive advice regarding camping in the wilderness, personal equipment and work sharing of the crews. Tomorrow, on the river, training will continue. The selected river stretches can be mastered by less experienced paddlers, but the current, some rapids and gravel bars demand constant vigilance. The safety and comfort of the participants are the primary concerns of the guide. Tonightโ€™s dinner is steak from the grill.

  • Day 2 Day 2-4: On The Athabasca River
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2-4: On The Athabasca River

      Not needed luggage stays safely with the bus. For the next three nights of your canoe trip you pitch your tent on sandy islands or comfortable spots along the shore. Your paddling speed depends a lot on the water level. The Athabasca River, fed by glaciers high in the Alberta Rockies, is full of power in the early season, clear and quiet by fall when the glaciers in the mountains have stopped melting. The forested river valley is uninhabited. You have excellent chances to spot wild geese, beavers, eagles, elk, bear and moose. Five or six hours daily are spent on the river, at times leisurely drifting downstream, alert to the next rapid or obstacle. Sometimes you might have to drag the boat over shallow spots. There is time for swimming, exploring, fishing and big campfires under the northern lights.

  • Day 3 Day 5: End Of Canoe Trip And Return To Edmonton
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: End Of Canoe Trip And Return To Edmonton

      This afternoon you come to the end of your 160 km (100 mi) canoe trip. The bus with the luggage you left behind is already waiting near the town of Whitecourt, the first human settlement since the start of your tour. Time for a celebration. You are back in Edmonton by late afternoon. If possible please donโ€™t make more travel plans for this evening.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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